Industry Patents

Patent: 4972306

Compact Variable Diffuser for use in a Luminaire

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Patent Number: 4972306 
Title: Compact Variable Diffuser for use in a Luminaire 
Abstract: A tambour-type panel of sections movable in a U-shaped track system from a side location in a housing to a location in the path of light. The panel sections are constructed to diffuse light passing therethrough. Each section of the diffusing panel has a texturing which diffuses the light with different degrees.  
Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Bornhorst 
Assignee: Vari-Lite 
Continuation or Divisional of:  
International Classification: F21V 11/18 
US Classification: 362/278 
Issue Date: 11-20-1990 
Filing Date: 01-23-1989 
Application : 300500 
Notes:  
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: 4972306 at Freepatentsonline 
Link to World Patent Family1: World Patent Family at European Patent Office 
Link to Google Patents1: 4972306 at Google Patents 

 

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